Climate Change in the Wadden Sea

Climate change is the fastest growing global threat to World Heritage properties.

There are already visible effects of climate change on species and habitats of the Wadden Sea – but how will the ecosystem look like in future? Which impacts could rising temperature and sea level rise have in future scenarios?

Let's work together now to safeguard our World Heritage for future generations!

This video is a product of the trilateral Expert Group Climate Change Adaptation (EG-C), with particular contributions of Ester Kuppen (Waddenvereniging, NL), Claus von Hoerschelmann (LKN.SH, DE) and the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat. Credits also to Katja Philippart (Waddenacademie, NL) for scientific recommendations.